The 2002 has closed down considerably since bottling. It reveals a dark plum/ruby color along with sweet aromas of new oak, licorice, damp earth, and black currants, medium body, and a long finish. Some firm tannins need to become better integrated, but adequate depth and stuffing support them. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016.The quintessential garage wine, Gracia is made from a 4.5-acre parcel, hand destemmed as well as hand-harvested, fermented, given a long maceration, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 250-275-case production disappears quickly given the insatiable demand for this blend of 80% Merlot and the rest primarily Cabernet Franc with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2002 has closed down considerably since bottling. It reveals a dark plum/ruby color along with sweet aromas of new oak, licorice, damp earth, and black currants, medium body, and a long finish. Some firm tannins need to become better integrated, but adequate depth and stuffing support them. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. The quintessential garage wine, Gracia is made from a 4.5-acre parcel, hand destemmed as well as hand-harvested, fermented, given a long maceration, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 250-275-case production disappears quickly given the insatiable demand for this blend of 80% Merlot and the rest primarily Cabernet Franc with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon.